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Purpose

The Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Upper Yellow River Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for the Upper Yellow River and its tributaries. Nonpoint sources of pollutants most commonly found in this watershed include: polluted runoff from barnyards and feedlots, sediment from cropland erosion, sediment from eroding streambanks, and runoff from winterspread manure. The purpose of this project is to reduce the amount of pollutants originating from nonpoint sources that reach surface water and groundwater within the Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project area.

Objective

The primary objective of the project is to reduce nonpoint source pollution to the surface water and groundwater, and to enhance and protect the water quality of streams in the Upper Yellow River Watershed. The Upper Yellow River supports a diverse warmwater sport fishery, as does Puff Creek, portions of Rocky Creek, and the East and South Branches of the Yellow River. Beaver Creek, Cat Creek, Owl Creek and portions of the East Branch of the Yellow River support warmwater forage fishery. The streams are not reaching their highest potential use due to pollution from point and nonpoint sources. Eroding croplands and streambanks and improperly managed livestock operations are the major nonpoint sources of pollution in the watershed.

Outcome

BMPs should be implemented in such a way that will enhance fishery management goals. Specifically, all streambank protection BMPs should be installed in such a way that fisheries habitat is enhanced.

Study Design

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/nonpoint/documents/9kep/expired/UpperYellowRiver.pdf

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NKE83
1994
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Reports and Documents
A Nonpoint Source Control Plan for the Upper Yellow River Watershed
The Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Upper Yellow River Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for the Upper Yellow River and its tributaries. Nonpoint sources of pollutants most commonly found in this watershed include: polluted runoff from barnyards and feedlots, sediment from cropland erosion, sediment from eroding streambanks, and runoff from winterspread manure. The purpose of this project is to reduce the amount of pollutants originating from nonpoint sources that reach surface water and groundwater within the Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project area.https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/nonpoint/documents/9kep/expired/UpperYellowRiver.pdf
 
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Nine Key Element Plan
Upper Yellow River PWS Plan - Nine Key Element Plan - The Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Upper Yellow River Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for the Upper Yellow River and its tributaries. Nonpoint sources of pollutants most commonly found in this watershed include: polluted runoff from barnyards and feedlots, sediment from cropland erosion, sediment from eroding streambanks, and runoff from winterspread manure. The purpose of this project is to reduce the amount of pollutants originating from nonpoint sources that reach surface water and groundwater within the Upper Yellow River Priority Watershed Project area.
 
Watershed
Upper Yellow (Wood Co.) River
 
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Yellow River
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